eSchool News

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

In a recent edWebinar , hosted by edWeb.net, Michelle Luhtala, library department chair, and Donna Burns, technology integrator, both from New Canaan High School (NCHS) in Connecticut, showcased the transformation of the NCHS library from a collection of used reference and biography books into a living, breathing makerspace.

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A Principal's Reflections

OCTOBER 7, 2013

As a 21st Century Library Media Specialist, part of what I strive to do is to serve as an instructional technology resource for both educators and learners. ?In The PGP, created by our principal Eric Sheninger, was launched in New Milford High School in September of 2011. putting their learnings into practice in the classroom.

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The Web20Classroom

SEPTEMBER 19, 2011

I dunno about you but I spend a lot of time looking for instructional and technology resources for use in the classroom. There are lots of places to look for "stuff" for the classroom. With over 1300 entries there is certainly something new for anyone looking to expand their technology knowledge or offerings in their classroom.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

In a recent edWebinar , hosted by edWeb.net, Michelle Luhtala, library department chair, and Donna Burns, technology integrator, both from New Canaan High School (NCHS) in Connecticut, showcased the transformation of the NCHS library from a collection of used reference and biography books into a living, breathing makerspace.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 1, 2024

Although Wi-Fi is certainly convenient, wireless devices emit radio frequency radiation (RFR), considered an environmental issue in today’s classrooms. Thankfully, there are many simple ways to reduce RFR exposure in the classroom. Today, even kindergarteners sit in circles on the floor with Wi-Fi tablets on their laps.

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The Web20Classroom

MAY 17, 2011

Project Based Learning-Prezi tags: pbl prezi favorite Project Based Learning | BIE tags: pbl favorite Neotake: Your ebook search engine tags: ebooks favorite Developing a ''Tech Bill of Rights'' tags: digitalcitizenship favorite Teach With Your iPad tags: ipad favorite How Do You Measure the Effectiveness of Professional Development?

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Waterford

MAY 11, 2020

A student’s exposure to educational activities isn’t usually as rigorous during the summer as it is in the classroom, and some students may need a refresher at the beginning of the new year. Using strategies that promote an inclusive classroom during the school year can be a great way to prevent the achievement gap. Green, A.M.,

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A Principal's Reflections

SEPTEMBER 9, 2010

Classroom Walkthoughs : This is something I have been researching since last winter and my PLN has provided me with numerous resources to get started. By regularly performing 3-5 minute walkthroughs I will now have more of a presence in classrooms. For more information on classroom walkthroughs visit this site.

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The Web20Classroom

NOVEMBER 23, 2011

Best Librarian/Library Blog : The VanMeter Voice The space that Shannon has put together here should be the standard for library blogs anywhere. What an amazing event where educators from around the globe present and share whats working in their classrooms and share ideas on how to improve learning, no matter where we are.

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Neo LMS

DECEMBER 11, 2018

According to one recent study conducted by Pew Research Center , nearly 77% of Americans now own a smartphone of some kind – up from just 35% a few years ago, in 2011. If they didn’t have a computer, they had to go to a library or a friend’s house. More than that, there were 2.1 billion by as soon as 2019.

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Digital Promise

DECEMBER 22, 2014

The classes are a product of RIFLI’s plan to create a 1:1 classroom computing model that, according to RIFLI’s Director Karisa Tashjian, “blurs the lines between language/content learning and using technology.” Awareness, assessment, and access: these are the three things that RIFLI have in mind at all times.

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EdTechSandyK

NOVEMBER 26, 2011

After watching the Edublog Awards process for a few years, and even voting in the final round before, I''ve decided it''s time for me to get involved at the grass-roots level by making some of my own nominations in 2011! Her resources are practical and classroom tested for teachers and technology specialists alike.

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Securly

FEBRUARY 14, 2017

Now, we know that edtech has been proven to improve test scores and overall classroom engagement. “There will be more momentum for mobile devices in classrooms with an eye toward affordable alternatives to traditional 1:1 rollouts.” However, it was the Chromebook (2011) that truly revolutionized 1:1.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 31, 2023

I “discovered” it as a teacher in 2011. I credit my old high school Spanish classroom for my discovery. August and September temperatures in my classroom hovered in the upper 90s and low 100s. Even though our outdoor classroom was working, and I had over a decade of experience as an outdoor educator, I led us back inside.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

SEPTEMBER 14, 2011

Because I was traveling, my co-chair for the 2011 Global Education Conference, Lucy Gray , took the lead on announcing our new conference website, dates, and call for proposal. This particular brainstorm came about as part of the Library 2.011 Conference I''m running out of the Library 2.0 But while I might be a week (or two!)

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

MAY 3, 2012

Join me Thursday, May 3rd, for live and interactive Future of Education conversation with Buffy Hamilton and Kristin Fontichiaro, editors of School Libraries: What’s Now, What’s Next, What’s Yet to Come. What is the future of school libraries? In the book''s foreward, Dr. R. More particularly, what is the future of school librarians?

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 19, 2021

It’s a big deal for a startup that was founded in 2011 on the bet that as internet connectivity and mobile devices became more affordable and accessible in classrooms, teachers and students would need a way to create and share digital content and resources. In 2020, an estimated 19.5 Today, the platform is used by 1.2

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

Codecademy Pro courses will be available in Clever Library, a catalog of high-quality digital resources that teachers can deploy to their classroom within seconds. ” “Whether students are in the physical classroom or not, it’s important they have the tools and resources to continue learning. . About Clever.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

JUNE 15, 2011

We are pleased to announce the Library 2.011 worldwide virtual conference, November 2 - 3, 2011. To be kept informed of the latest conference news and updates, please join the Library 2.0 The Library 2.011 conference will be a unique chance to participate in a global conversation on the current and future state of libraries.

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Edsurge

APRIL 28, 2020

It has grown into a library of more than 1,200 explainer videos, many of which have received more than a million views each and are assigned in schools and colleges around the world. But it does so with wit and humor, and it has the snappy pace that feels more like an episode of the Simpsons than the typical classroom lecture.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Rethink Homework: Promote self-motivated study outside the classroom, encouraging students to deepen their knowledge at home. Encourage innovative classroom dynamics, such as co-working environments with AI 'copilots' to support independent student work.

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eSchool News

JULY 1, 2024

Between 2011 and 2019, the number of high school students reporting persistent feelings of sadness and hopelessness increased nearly 10 percent, from 28 percent to 37 percent. The proportion of youth seriously considering suicide increased almost steadily from 2011 to 2019, rising to 22 percent by 2021. until May 2023.

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Digital Promise

JUNE 15, 2016

Teaching quality has been defined as “instruction that enables a wide range of students to learn” ( Darling-Hammond, 2012 ), and it is the strongest school-related factor that can improve student learning and achievement ( Hanushek, 2011 ; Nye, Konstantopoulos, and Hedges, 2004 ; Rivkin, Hanushek, and Kain, 2005 ).

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ViewSonic Education

OCTOBER 6, 2024

Navigating the Complexities of Classroom Dynamics My first full-time teaching position was at Georgia Tech. At that point in my career, I found myself navigating not only the complexities of academia but also the unpredictable dynamics of human relationships in the classroom. Basic Books, 2011. Academic Press, 2018.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 21, 2018

Premium users will also have access to a library of millions of images, which are displayed on the quizzes, and performance reports that track student progress. Remind, the K-12 messaging platform, introduced a paid option in August 2017, after offering its products for free since the company’s launch in 2011.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 14, 2015

PARCC, 2011, p. Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers, 2011, p. This one from Simon McKenzie , an educator for over 33 years, might be the most compelling application of all: In combination with one or two other apps, iAnnotate has enabled me to establish a paperless classroom. This is not instinctual.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

MARCH 4, 2020

Our first Library 2.020 mini-conference of the year is next week: "Wholehearted Libraries," online (and for free) on Tuesday, March 10th , from 12:00 - 3:00 pm US-Pacific Daylight Time (click for your own time zone). Not only do libraries need high tech, they also need staff who approach their work with a wholehearted attitude.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 12, 2017

Since 2011 Banned Books Week has included a day to recognize banned websites. Today in New York City, if an educator wants to use YouTube or other blocked sites in the classroom, they have to fill out a form, get approval from the principal, and send the request to the city’s Department of Education.

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mauilibrarian2 in Olinda

JUNE 24, 2014

Considering Minecraft in your classroom or just want to know what the buzz is all about? I''m preparing for our GHO tonight Minecraft in the Classroom -- Why? April 14, 2011. Minecraft, beyond construction and survival by ACM (Assn for Computing Machinery) Digital Library, 2014. Check out these 12 outstanding resources!

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Edsurge

JANUARY 27, 2020

In 2011, Cat Campos was a senior at Immaculata-La Salle High School , struggling to see how the iPod touch devices they were testing in her AP Literature class could support learning. Building a digital library with allowed apps for students. We’re seeing more projects coming out of our classrooms as opposed to just pure lecture.

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techlearning

MARCH 5, 2018

Diagnostic products and software systems that target specific areas of learning for improvement can help students find success, freeing educators to help every learner reach their personal best within one classroom. Google Classroom ? The graduation rate rose dramatically, from 81 percent in 2011 to 91 percent in 2017.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

AUGUST 6, 2011

Join us as we talk about features in the Blackboard Collaborate online classroom. link] CARIBBEAN ONLINE EDUCATORS CONFERENCE 2011 ( Host Your Own Webinar Series ) Mon 8 Aug 07:00PM New York / Mon 8 Aug 11:00PM GMT / Tue 9 Aug 09:00AM Sydney LeRoy Hill. link] CLASSROOM 2.0 LIVE ( Classroom 2.0

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

AUGUST 20, 2011

link] The 2011 Worldwide Virtual Library Conference November 2 - 3, All Free, All Online in Blackboard Collaborate Submit to present or to be kept informed at [link] THE KNOWLEDGE SHARING PLACE (The Knowledge Sharing Place) Thu 25 Aug 07:00PM New York / Thu 25 Aug 11:00PM GMT / Fri 26 Aug 09:00AM Sydney Dean Mantz. link] CLASSROOM 2.0

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

SEPTEMBER 12, 2011

link] "MINI-GEEK FEST" MONTHLY ONLINE CONVERSATION SEPTEMBER, 2011 (AzTEA 2.0 No homework, no assignments, no cost—just an hour online, once a month to listen, share and discuss technology tools for your classroom, websites and more. This event is hosted by the Illinois School Library Media Association (ISLMA).

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The Hechinger Report

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

Yon used to hold silent reading time in her classroom; students could read whatever they wanted for 20 minutes. ” Teaching aide Hannah Chancey faces the same problem in second grade classrooms at Rehobeth Elementary School in a small low-income community in southeastern Alabama, a state with reading scores near the bottom nationally.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

JULY 30, 2011

Este proyecto inicio con la entrega de laptop a niños, niñas y docentes en el año escolar 2009-2010 y pretende completar la dotación a todo el sector para 2011-2012. What can your library do to enhance teaching and learning? What can your library do to enhance teaching and learning? Expositor Carlos Raul Araque C.

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edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 10, 2017

With personalization becoming a growing initiative in schools, the library is a valuable asset for personalizing instruction around student needs. Michelle and Jackie discussed how the library can personalize instruction through assessing, reading, learning, and making. Last, personalized learning can be done through making.

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